Monday, January 19, 2009

Think of it as a crappy Mythbusters for Youtube videos. 'That's Not Fake' debunks online images and video footage and determines whether it is or isn't real. From what I can see on their Wall of Shame, investigations don't seem to get too intense and the facts and explanations are few and unsubstanciated.

Host Martin Mull, a comedian whom I think I recognize from Hollywood Squares, stands in as a knockoff Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman. The show is sponsored by Cadbury. There's no word yet on which station the program will be on, if any.

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I don't know, man, I think there is a place for silliness! Mull is a long-time hero of mine (Fernwood 2-Night remains one of my all-time faves), and I've also archived a good deal of his audio nonsense, which was way ahead of its time. This show deserves a chance.